Domain

Hosting

A domain and content are meaningless if you don't have a place to store all the data. I like to pick a host that is easy to work with that also has a very good reputation in the niche affiliate site community.

Web 2.0 Content

I like to use real content for web 2.0 link building. It doesn't have to be great, and it's cheap enough that I feel it's worth it when you have room in your budget. Spun content also drives me nuts, so I'll spend a couple extra dollars here.

I also set this up A.S.A.P. as I like them to index sooner rather than later, and I tend to tier them with cheaper 2.0's.

WordPress Theme

I don't bother with other content management systems when building niche sites. WordPress is just too easy to use and makes selling a site easier. I did however go a different route since I didn't want to use a suite like Thrive for this.

Set Up the Money Site

As I wait for the ordered content, I like to set up the basic site. That means getting the domain and hosting connected, uploading and setting up the theme, and adding all the supporting pages (About, Contact, etc.).

Then I publish and style the content as it rolls in.

Service Used -

None

Link Building

This was a four-step process. I used a PR, the 2.0's I built, and 2 sets of network links.

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And the Winner is...

It's actually sad to see this site leave my hands as it's just about to start earning some money. But, I do my best to keep my word. That means I need to give this away.

I used the Gleam.io app to help decide the winner. And, that winner is...

Michael D.

I have emailed Michael (Mike?) to let him know, but if anyone else following along knows him, please let him know as well.

He has one week from today (deadline: 1/15/2018) to claim the site, or I'll draw a new winner.

Congrats!

What's Next?

This is a 2-part question. For the site winner, I hope he has the time to build up the site. It has the chance to be a real winner.

If I were him, I would style it a bit better, as I did not do the best job with that, new theme and all. I would also add a few more pages of content and try and get a few more links to push it over the edge.

For me and this site, I hope this Mastermind works out well. If it does, I can open it up to more people. I also want to focus on adding more useful information to this site for affiliate marketers and general SEO's all through 2018.

Lastly, I am working on one more secret project for the site. If/when that launches, I'll be sure to let you know.